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The Sparrow

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Griffin, Georgia, United States

calendar_today 07 Feb, 2026

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sell $70.00 – $85.00

About the Event

Find strength, perseverance, and hope on a scenic, rolling loop at The Sparrow set for Saturday, 7 February 2026 in Griffin, Georgia. This unique 6-hour and 3-hour timed event, moved to a beautiful new lakeside trail, encourages runners to embrace the metaphorical journey of a looped race, where each lap represents progress and resilience. With staggered start times of 8:00 AM for the 6-hour and 11:00 AM for the 3-hour, participants can challenge themselves to cover as much distance as possible on a smooth, approximately 2-mile single-track course with a central, well-stocked aid station.

Co-directed by an ultrarunning counselor, the race emphasizes mental wellness as much as physical endurance, offering a supportive environment and resources for holistic health. Every finisher receives a commemorative t-shirt, and those surpassing 50K or 25K thresholds enter a prize raffle, making The Sparrow a deeply meaningful and community-focused event for runners seeking a personal challenge and a dose of inspiration.

Races Offered

6 Hour

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 6H

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$85.00

3 Hour

Feb 07, 2026

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Distance — 3H

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Type — Running

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11:00

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$70.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for February in Griffin.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.9° / 17.3°

wb_sunny 3.3° / 14.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 70.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.9° / 17.3°

wb_sunny 3.3° / 14.9°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 70.5%

About Griffin

Learn more about the host city, Griffin.

Griffin is a city of 23,000 (2020) in Central Georgia near Atlanta. It is the southernmost town included in the Atlanta Metro Area and has held on vehemently to its "small town" appeal. At the same time the town is being forced into modernization. This has caused an interesting contrast between the deeply religious and devout churches and the packed nightclubs and bars. The people will almost always display classic southern hospitality as long as they are given the same in return.